Assistant General Counsel

IAB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as the Assistant General Counsel at a leading organization in digital advertising. In this role, you will drive legal strategy, lead privacy initiatives, and navigate complex legal challenges. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in privacy law and demonstrate strong negotiation and public speaking skills.

Benefits

Collaborative Culture

Growth Mindset

Engagement and Respect

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of in-house or law firm experience specializing in privacy law.
• Track record of negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-profile industry initiatives, including privacy agreements.
• Present at legal events and engage the industry.
• Draft and negotiate high-impact contracts.

Skills

Privacy Law

Contract Negotiation

Public Speaking

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $235,000.00/yr

Join IAB as Assistant General Counsel: Lead the Future of Digital Advertising and Privacy Law

Are you a seasoned legal expert with a passion for privacy law and the digital media landscape? IAB is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to play a critical role in shaping the future of digital advertising while driving privacy innovation and legal thought leadership. If you're a lawyer with deep privacy law expertise, an ability to speak confidently at public forums, and a drive to solve complex legal challenges, we want you to join our team!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead Legal Projects: Oversee high-profile industry initiatives, including privacy agreements and roundtables through the IAB Legal Affairs Council.
• Drive Thought Leadership: Write compelling articles and blog posts on cutting-edge legal issues impacting the digital ad world.
• Public Speaking: Present at legal events and administer working groups to engage the industry.
• Provide Expert Counsel: Guide business units on contract interpretation, privacy matters, and intellectual property concerns.
• Contract Management: Draft and negotiate high-impact contracts, ensuring clear legal terms for members, customers, and data/IP licenses.
• Corporate Governance: Support corporate governance matters for a dynamic, growing organization.
• Solve Complex Legal Challenges: Handle nuanced legal issues with precision, and work collaboratively across teams to address critical matters.

Who You Are:

• Experienced: You have 5-10 years of in-house law department or law firm experience, specializing in privacy law.
• Passionate: Digital media and privacy law are your areas of expertise, and you're driven to help businesses navigate these evolving fields.
• A Negotiator: You have a strong track record in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• A Public Speaker: Confident and articulate, you thrive in public speaking and enjoy educating others on complex legal topics.
• Tech-Savvy: You stay connected in the digital space and are proficient in Microsoft Office, video conferencing, and collaborative platforms.

Requirements:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Experience in privacy law and commercial contract negotiation
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Why You’ll Love IAB:

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate and innovative people in an environment where teamwork is at the core of everything we do.
• Purpose-Driven: Our decisions are strategic, mindful, and intentional.
• Growth Mindset: We encourage continuous learning, taking risks, and thinking ahead to lead the future.
• Engagement and Respect: We embrace diverse voices and encourage healthy debates to drive results.
• Exciting Challenges: Tackle complex legal issues and always strive for excellence—because at IAB, "good enough" is never enough!

About IAB:

IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau) empowers the media and marketing industries, leading the digital economy through over 700 member companies. As a global leader in shaping advertising standards, IAB advocates for its members, elevates professional development, and fosters industry-wide innovation. Founded in 1996, IAB is headquartered in New York City and proudly operates with a global network that spans across 45 countries.

Ready to Shape the Future of Digital Advertising?Apply now to join the IAB team and make a real impact in an organization that’s setting the standards for the digital advertising industry.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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